Nov 21, 2024  
2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

Carroll University Corporation and Faculty



Carroll University Corporation 2024-2025

The corporate name of the University is Carroll University, Inc. 

Officers
Chair Deborah A. Block ‘74
Vice Chair Douglas J. Mueller ‘80
Treasurer John J. Hengel ‘80
Secretary Kathy J. Wolfgram ‘76
President of the University Cindy Gnadinger
Trustees

Deborah A. Block ‘74, Senior Pastor Emerita, Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Latoya R. Conners Gray ‘99, Global Director of Customer Financial Services-Credit Fraud, WW Grainger, Hawthorn Woods, Illinois

Sandra L. Cunningham, ‘78, Technology and Strategy Executive, Versiti, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Kristi J. Czarnecki ‘89, Owner, Czarnecki Properties, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Blane Dexheimer ‘86, Retired, Northwestern Mutual, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Laura J. Dexter ‘76, Pediatric Anesthesiologist and Partner (retired), Metropolitan Anesthesia Network, Jefferson, Wisconsin

Laura Fisher-Bonvallet ‘74, Designer/Owner, Beauxchênes Fibre Arts, Oneida, Wisconsin

Cindy Gnadinger, President, Carroll University, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Jane F. Hamilton ‘74, Businesswoman, Oostburg, Wisconsin

John P. Harris ‘86, Co-owner, a5, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

Susan E. Hayes ‘81, Senior Director, Global Technology-Strategic Enterprise Capabilities, Nike, Inc., Portand, Oregon

John J. Hengel ‘80, Vice President-Finance, Treasurer and Asst. Secretary (retired), Jason Industries, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ann E. Laatsch ‘88, Justice System Coordinator, National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life, Shorewood, Wisconsin

David H. Laatsch ‘95, Vice President, Operations Excellence, Advocate Aurora Health, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Nadou S. Lawson ‘08, Product Finance & Strategy, Stripe, Brooklyn, New York

John A. Lind ‘81, Retired Diagnostic Radiologist, Appleton, Wisconsin

Mary Wendt Moase ‘80, Scottsdale, Arizona

Douglas J. Mueller ‘80, CEO & President, Breakthrough, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Jack Riesch, Owner and Executive Vice President, R&R Insurance, Waukesha, Wisconsin

James M. Schneider ‘74, Executive Chairman of the Board, Horizon Bank, Austin, Texas

Fred G. Stier, CEO, Stier Construction, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Bob Sullivan ‘80, President/CEO, BitFire Networks & Studios, Phoenix, Arizona

Bart O. Williams ‘91 Director, Core Technologies and Services/Professor, Dept. of Cell Biology, Van Andel Institute, Kentwood, Michigan

Kathy Wolfgram ‘76, Chemical Industry Executive (retired), Columbus, Ohio

Kim Wynn ‘82, Partner, Quarles & Brady, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Alumni Representative

Ann E. Laatsch ‘88, Justice System Coordinator, National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life, Shorewood, Wisconsin

Honorary Life Trustees

Charles W. Anderson ‘59, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Joan Hardy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Lee Melville ‘50, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Richard H. Miller, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Carroll Faculty and Academic Administrative Staff 2024-2025

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Cindy Gnadinger, 2017
President
B.S., Western Kentucky University
M.Ed., University of Louisville
Ed.D., University of Louisville

Mark Blegen, 2019
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.A., St. Olaf College
M.S., St. Cloud State University
Ph.D., Kent State

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Gretchen M. Adams, 2022
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Monika Baldridge, 2004
Associate Dean of the College of Health Sciences
Professor of Physician Assistant Studies 
B.S., Marquette University
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Barbra J. Beck, 2010
Chair of the Department of Public Health
Associate Professor of Public Health
B.A., College of St. Benedict
M.S., Colorado State University
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Daniel Becker, 2006
General Education Coordinator
Associate Professor of Graphic Design
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
M.A., DePaul University

Jason E. Bennett, 2017
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Platteville
M.S.P.T., Clarke University
Ph.D., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

B.J. Best, 2006
Program Director-Video Game Design
Professor of English and Interactive Arts
B.S., Drake University
M.F.A., Washington University

Jessica Boll, 2010
Associate Professor of Spanish
B.A., University of Delaware
M.A., Purdue University
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

James Brandes, 2018
Chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Program Director-Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
M.D., Medical College of Wisconsin

Lisa Brandt, 2022
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
B.S.N., Creighton University
D.N.P., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Roberto Brenes, 2013
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Universidad de Costa Rica
M.S., University of Texas, Tyler
Ph.D., University of Tennessee

Steve Brewer, 2019
Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.A., Drake University, Public Relations/Advertising
M.S., University of St. Thomas - Business Communication
D.B.A., Anderson University

Lorine E. Brock, 2017
Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Physiology
B.A. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
PhD., University of South Carolina

Jessica M. Brown, 2017
Clinical Education Director-Master of Science in Exercise Physiology
Associate Professor of Exercise Science
B.S. University of Northern Colorado
M.S. University of Northern Colorado
PhD. University of Northern Colorado

Katherine Bultmann, 2024
Assistant Professor of Genetics and Microbiology
B.A., Lawrence University
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

J. David Carroll, 2022
Clinical Assistant Professor of Behavioral Health Psychology
B.A., St. Francis de Sales, College, Milwaukee
M.Div., St. Francis Seminary
M.S., Marquette University
Ph.D., Ohio University

Jeremiah Cawley, 2023
Director of Choral Music
Assistant Professor of Music
B.M.E., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.M., University of Washington, Seattle
D.M.A., University of Washington, Seattle

Patrick Coughlin, 2021
Director of Athletic Bands
Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., University of Wisconsin - Madison
M.M., University of Wisconsin - Madison

Amanda Crary Gallas, 2021
Assistant Professor of Art
B.F.A., Minnesota State University, Mankato
M.A.,  Minnesota State University, Mankato
M.F.A. University of North Carolina, Greensboro

Lori Cronin, 2018
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Carroll College/Columbia College of Nursing
M.S.N., Cardinal Stritch
D.N.P., Concordia University

Amy A. Cropper, 1995
Wisconsin Collection Curator
Professor of Art
B.A., Whitman College
M.A., University of Iowa
M.F.A., University of Iowa

Stephen J. Dannhoff, 2006
Program Director-Physical Education
Assistant Professor of Physical Education
B.S., University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
M.S., University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Jenna Danoski, 2024
Clinical Education Coordinator-Master of Science in Pathologists’ Assistant Studies
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pathologists’ Assistant Studies
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Parkside
M.S.P.A. (ASCP), Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Rita Deering, 2019
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Marquette University
D.P.T., Marquette University
Ph.D., Marquette University

Kerry DeGroot, 2024
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Bellin College of Nursing, Green Bay
M.S.N., Bellin College of Nursing, Green Bay

Sara Deprey, 2000
Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy
Program Director-Doctor of Physical Therapy
Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S. and M.S., Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
B.S.P.T., M.S.P.T., Finch University of Health Sciences, The Chicago Medical School
D.P.T., MGH Institute of Health Professionals
Ph.D., William Carey University

Terri DeWalt, 2022
Clinical Education Coordinator-Master of Science in Behavioral Health Psychology
Clinical Assistant Professor of Behavioral Health Psychology
B.A., Beloit College
M.A., Marquette University
Ph.D., Marquette University

Emily Dillon, 2023
Assistant Professor Psychology
B.A., Haverford College National University, Ireland
Ph.D., University of Dublin, Trinity College

J.C. Ditch, 2024
Visiting Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.S., Liberty University
Ph.D., Liberty University

Jennifer L. Dobby, 2012
Chair of the Department of Visual, Interactive and Performing Arts
Associate Professor of Theatre
B.F.A., University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign
M.F.A., Northwestern University

April Doebert-Fischer, 2016
Director of Assessment
Clinical Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., Concordia University
M.O.T., Concordia University
O.T.D., Mount Mary College

Rose Ann Donovan, 2002
Clinical Associate Professor of Education
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.A.E., Silver Lake College

Stacy Dziuk, 2021
Director of Bands and Instrumental Music
Associate Professor of Music
B.M.E., University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
M.M., University of Minnesota
D.M.A., University of Minnesota

Natasha El-Hmaini, 2022
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Carroll-Columbia College, Waukesha
M.S.N., Concordia University Wisconsin
D.N.P., Concordia University Wisconsin

Pascale F. Engelmajer, 2012
Professor of Religious Studies
B.A., Columbia University
M.A., Columbia University
M.A., University of Bristol
Ph.D., University of Bristol

Sarah E. Esveldt, 2011
Undergraduate Program Director for the Sullivan School of Business and Technology
Associate Professor of Business
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.B.A., Keller Graduate School
D.B.A., Concordia University Chicago

David Feil, 2001
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Coe College
Ph.D., University of Iowa

Juan Felix, 2024
Medical Director-Master of Science in Pathologists’ Assistant Studies
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pathologists’ Assistant Studies
B.A., Columbia College, NY
M.D., Cornell University Medical College, NY

April Folgert, 2021
Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Alverno College
M.S.N., University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Ph.D., Capella University

Justin Fondrie, 2020
Assistant Professor of Art and Photography
B.S., Carroll University
M.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

Gregory M. Gabrielsen, 2010
Assistant Professor of Physics
B.S., Illinois Wesleyan University
M.S., Montana State University

Timothy Galow, 2011
Chair of the Department of English, Modern Languages and Philosophy
Coordinator of the Writing Program
Professor of English and Writing
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.A., University of Chicago
Ph.D., University of North Carolina

Alison Garcia, 2019
Assistant Professor of Spanish
B.A., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
M.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Elaine Gonya, 2018
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
B.A., Otterbein College
M.S., The University of Kansas - Lawrence

Jon C. Gordon, 2013
Associate Professor of Communication
B.A. Hiram College
M.A. University of South Carolina
Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Lilly Goren, 2005
Professor of Political Science
A.B., Kenyon College
M.A., Boston College
Ph.D., Boston College

Patrick D. Grayshaw, 2022
Assistant Professor of Public Health
B.S., Bowling Green State University
M.Ed., University of Maryland, College Park
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Lisa Green, 2006
Program Director-Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Viterbo University
M.S.N., Cardinal Stritch University

Dolores Greenawalt, 2021
Assistant Professor of English and Writing
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
M.A., National University
Ph.D., St. John’s University-New York

James P. Grimshaw, 2004
P.E. and Becky MacAllister Endowed Chair in Religious and Biblical Studies
Associate Professor of Religious Studies
B.S., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
M.Div., Christian Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University

Kevin S. Guilfoy, 2004
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., University of Vermont
M.A., University of Washington
Ph.D., University of Washington

Benjamin Hall, 2024
Assistant Professor of Cellular and Molecular Biology
B.S., University of Miami
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Jamie L. Hansen, 2010
Clinical Professor of Nursing
B.S., Cardinal Stritch University
M.S., University of Phoenix
Ph.D., Marquette University

Susan Hanson, 2009
Professor of Anatomy and Physiology
B.A., Luther College
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University

Maren M. Hawkins, 2022
Assistant Professor of Public Health
B.A., Beloit College
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Margaret Hazelberg, 2024
Clinical Education Coordinator-Nursing ​ ​
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Carroll University
M.S.N., Carroll University

Scott Hendrix, 2007
Chair of the Department of History, Political Science and Religious Studies
Professor of History
B.A., Athens State University
M.A., University of Tennessee
Ph.D., University of Tennessee

Vanessa Hintz, 2023
Clinical Assistant Professor of Behavioral Health Psychology
B.S., University of Louisville
M.A., The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Psy.D., The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Kimberly K. Hofkamp, 2005
Director-Undergraduate Education Programs
Associate Clinical Professor of Education
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.A.E., Silver Lake College

Sarah Holtan, 2023
Associate Dean for the College of Arts and Science
Professor of Communication
B.A., Augsburg
M.S., Concordia University Wisconsin
Ph.D., Marquette University

Megan L. Holz, 2012
Clinical Simulation Director-Nursing 
Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Kay Hoppe, 2021
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
M.S.N., University of Wisconsin - Madison

Chenglie Hu, 2001
Professor of Computer Science
B.S., East China Normal University
M.S., East China Normal University
Ph.D., Wichita State University

Jennifer Huck, 2011
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
B.S. Carroll College
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Rebecca Imes, 2005
Chair of the Department of Communication, Criminal Justice, and Sociology
Professor of Communication
B.A., Nebraska Wesleyan University
M.A., Emerson College/Tufts University School of Medicine
Ph.D., University of Iowa

Jay Jacobson, 2021
Director of Corporate Training and Development
Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., Lakeland College
B.S., Western Illinois University
M.B.A., Loyola University Graduate School of Business

Afsaneh Jahan-Peyma, 2019
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Concordia University
M.S.N., Concordia University

Darrel A. Johnson, 2008
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
M.S., University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee

Kristin Johnson, 2023
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S.P.A.S., Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Catherine E. Jorgens, 2006
University Counsel
Assistant Professor in Business
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
J.D., University of Wisconsin School of Law

Arash Karimpour, 2023
Assistant Professor of Pre-Engineering and Applied Physics
B.Sc., Yazd University
M.Sc., K.N. Toosi University of Technology
Ph.D., Clemson University

Lois Karnuth, 2023
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Marquette University
D.P.T., College of St. Scholastica

Lara P. Karpenko, 2006
Director for the Center for Humanities
Professor of English and Writing
B.A., University of California-Santa Barbara
M.Ed., University of California-Los Angeles
Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

Tayna Katzman, 2018
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
B.S., University of Wisconsin - Madison
Ph.D., Purdue University

Teresa Kaul, 2018
Chair of the Department of Nursing
Gladys McKay Richter Endowed Chair of the Department of Nursing
Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Marquette University
M.S.N. - Adult Nurse Practitioner, Marquette University
Post Graduate Certificate-Family Nurse Practitioner from Concordia University
Ph.D., Marquette University

Lee R. Kesting, 2020
Assistant Professor of Animal Behavior
B.A., Knox College
M.S., University of Kentucky
Ph.D., University of Tennessee

Muztoba Khan, 2020
Assistant Professor of Business
B.Sc., American-International University Bangladesh
M.Eng., Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology
M.B.A., University of Dhaka
Ph.D., West Virginia University

Barbara J. Kilgust, 2015
Assistant Professor of English and Writing
B.A., Carroll University
M.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Barbara L. King, 1995
Associate Professor of Communication
B.A., Carroll College
M.A., Purdue University
Ph.D., Wayne State University

Kimberly Klug, 2020
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
D.Sc., University of Oklahoma-Oklahoma City

Ashley Knuth, 2015
Director of Clinical Education-Doctor of Physical Therapy
Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Carroll University
D.P.T., Carroll University

Thomas Knutson, 2022
Assistant Professor of Literacy and Special Education
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
M.Ed., Carroll University

Karie Ruekert Kobiske, 2018
Program Director-Master of Science in Nursing
Clinical Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Carroll University
M.S.N., Marquette University
Ph.D., Marquette University

Melissa Kolar-Doornek, 2023
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
M.S., University of South Carolina
Ph.D., University of South Carolina

Michael G. Konemann, 1984
Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Carroll College
M.S., Marquette University

Brad Kose, 2021
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Ohio State
M.A., Ohio State
M.Ed., Ohio State
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Kathrine Kramer, 2000
Dean of the School of Education and Human Services
Associate Professor of Education
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Ed.D., Aurora University

Lesa Krawczyk, 2024
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
M.S.N., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Jamie Krzykowski, 2008
Clinical Associate Professor of Athletic Training
B.S., Northwest Nazarene University
M.S.S., United States Sports Academy
Ph.D., Clayton College of Natural Health

Gregory A. Kuhlemeyer, 2000
Professor of Business
B.S., Western Illinois University
M.B.A., University of Tennessee- Knoxville
Ph.D., University of Tennessee- Knoxville

Kelly J. LaBlanc, 2010
Associate Professor in Environmental Science
B.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati

Jennifer Labonte, 2020
Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Eau Claire
B.S.O.T., Mount Mary College
M.S., Concordia University
O.T.D., Eastern Kentucky University

Jessica Lahner, 2016
Program Director-Master of Science in Behavioral Health Psychology
Clinical Associate Professor of Behavioral Health Psychology
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
M.S., University of North Texas
Ph.D., University of North Texas

Kristen A. Lampe, 2000
Professor of Mathematics
B.A., University of Dayton
M.A., Washington University in St. Louis
Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis

Stephen Lange, 2016
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
M.A., Cardinal Stritch University

Wendie Leveille, 2017
Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy
Program Director-Master of Occupational Therapy
Clinical Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S.O.T., Concordia University - Wisconsin
O.T.D., Concordia University - Wisconsin

Todd D. Levine, 2014
Director for Prairie Springs Environmental Education Center 
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Missouri -St. Louis
Ph.D., Miami University

Susan E. Lewis, 1994
Professor of Biology
B.A., Earlham College
M.A., University of Minnesota
Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Brittany Liermann, 2021
Program Director-Music Therapy
Clinical Assistant Professor of Music Therapy
B.M., Western Michigan University
M.M., Western Michigan University
MT-BC, Certification Board for Music Therapists
N.M.T., Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy

David B. MacIntyre, 1996
Chair of the Department of Human Movement Sciences
Clinical Associate Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., Hope College
M.S., Pennsylvania State University

Lori Magestro, 2021
Program Director-Associate Degree in Nursing
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cardinal Stritch University
M.S.N., University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
D.N.P., Marquette University

Abigail M. Markwyn, 2006
Professor of History
B.A., Carleton College
M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Joel W. Matthys, 2013
Associate Professor of Music and Interactive Arts
B.A., Carroll University
M.M., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
D.M.A., University of Cincinnati

Katie A. McCarthy, 2019
William B. Yersin Endowed Associate Professor of Healthcare Analytics
B.S., Milwaukee School of Engineering
M.S., Milwaukee School of Engineering
M.S., Medical College of Wisconsin
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Kurt McDowell, 2024
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., Southeast Missouri State University
M.S., Southeast Missouri State University
Ph.D., East Tennessee State University

Erika McKinney, 2024
Clinical Education Coordinator-Master of Science of Athletic Training
Clinical Associate Professor of Athletic Training
B.A., Otterbein University
M.S., Marshall University
Ed.D., Piedmont University

Kevin McMahon, 2000
Chair of the Department of Computational and Physical Sciences
Edna M. and Edgar A. Thronson Endowed Chair in Chemistry
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.Sc., University of Edinburgh
M.Sc., Dalhousie University
Ph.D., Dalhousie University

Amy E. McQuade, 2010
Curriculum Coordinator-Doctor of Physical Therapy
Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Michigan State University
M.P.T., University of Wisconsin
Ph.D., Medical College of Wisconsin

Kelly Miller, 2020
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S.P.A.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S.P.A.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Tamara Miller, 2023
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
PT, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Michael G. Mortensen, 2011
Program Director-Aviation Science
Clinical Associate Professor of Graphic Design
B.Arch. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
M.Arch University of Houston

Kareem Muhammad, 2021
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., Chicago State University
M.S., Northwestern University
Ph.D., University of Illinois

Kerri Murphy, 2018
Didactic Coordinator-Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
M.Ed., National Louis University
M.S.P.A.S., Midwestern University

Eva Nitka, 2019
Assistant Professor of Nursing
BSN: Alverno College
MSN: University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Therese Novotny, 2019
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Marquette University
M.A., Marquette University
Ph.D., Marquette University

Thomas Pahnke, 2006
Dean of the College of Health Sciences
Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training
B.S.P.T., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S., Purdue University
Ed.D., University of New England

Lindsey Palmen, 2016
Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
D.P.T., Carroll University

Colleen E. Pennell, 2015
Associate Professor of Education
B.S., Edgewood college
M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
Ph.D., Cardinal Stritch University

April Phillips, 2018
Academic Fieldwork Education Coordinator-Master of Occupational Therapy
Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Mount Mary College
B.A., Mount Mary College
M.S., Mount Mary College

Joseph J. Piatt, 1998
Chair of the Department of Life Sciences
Professor of Chemistry and Environmental Science
B.S., Marquette University
M.S.C.E., University of Minnesota
Ph.D., University of Arizona

Margaret K. Polk, 2020
Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Loyola University of Chicago
M.S., Loyola University of Chicago
Ph.D., Illinois Institute of Technology

Kimberly Redding, 2001
Associate Professor of History
B.A., Goucher College
M.A., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Kyle Resch, 2022
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
M.A, Cardinal Stritch University
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Abigail R. Riemer, 2019
Associate Professor of Social Psychology 
B.S., Bradley University
M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln 

Patricia Rodda, 2018
Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., Hanover College
M.A., Marquette University
Ph.D., University of California - Irvine

Jason T. Roe, 2010
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
M.S., University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Massimo A. Rondolino, 2013
Associate Professor of Philosophy
M.A., Universita Degli di Pavia
M.A., University of Bristol
Ph.D., University of Bristol

Aaron Routhe, 2015
Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.S., Houghton College
M.A., University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Ph.D., University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Lacey M. Runyon, 2018
Chair of the Department of Athletic Training
Program Director-Master of Science of Athletic Training
Clinical Associate Professor of Athletic Training
B.S., Clarke College
M.A., Hastings College
D.A.T., Indiana State University

Robert Salas, 2024
Clinical Assistant Professor of Applied Business Analytics
B.A., Pomona College
M.A., Webster University

Alexi Sargis, 2024
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Bradley University
M.S.N., Chamberlain University

Matthew Scheel, 2007
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Winona State University
M.A., Mankato State University
Ph.D., University of Nevada

Robert E. Schellinger, MD, 2011
Medical Director-Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
M.D., Medical College of Wisconsin

Tara Schmidt, 2007
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., Carroll College
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Susan M. Schneider, 2017
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Alverno College
M.S.N., University of North Dakota

Michael D. Schuder, 1994
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., North Dakota State University
Ph.D., University of Colorado

Marie S. Schwerm, 2011
Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.A., Mount Mary College
M.S., Marquette University

Daniel Shackelford, 2017
Program Director-Master of Science in Exercise Physiology
Associate Professor of Exercise Science 
B.S., University of Northern Colorado
M.S., University of Northern Colorado
Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado

Alexandra Sielaff, 2021
Program Director-Master of Business Administration
Associate Professor of Global Management
B.A., University of Kansas
M.S., Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
M.I.M., Thunderbird School of Global Management
M.A., University of Kansas
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Certified Professional Coach (CPC), World Coach Institute

Kristin Smith, 2022
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., Alma College
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Miranda Spindt, 2018
Clinical Coordinator-Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Clinical Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
A.S., Malcom X College
M.S.P.A., A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences
D.M.Sc., A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences

Thomas E. St. George, 2014
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Monmouth College
M.S., University of West Florida
Ph.D., Northern Illinois University

Rachel L. Stickles, 2008
Director of Faculty Development
Clinical Associate Professor of Education
B.S., Carroll College
M.A., California State University-Long Beach
Ed.D., University of Southern California

Susan M. Stillman, 2020
Program Director-Master of Science in Pathologists’ Assistant Studies
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pathologists’ Assistant Studies
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Parkside
M.S.P.A. (ASCP) Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Meena Subedi, 2024
Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.S., Southern Arkansas University
M.S., Miami University-Oxford, Ohio
Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University

Timothy W. Sullivan, 2024
Dean of the Sullivan School of Business and Technology
B.S., Carroll University
M.B.A, Arizona State University - Thunderbird School of International Management

Carol Swiderski, 2024
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., Loyola University-Chicago
B.S.N., Marquette University
M.Ed., Concordia University-Portland
M.S.N., Herzing University

John C. Symms, 1995
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Arizona
M.S., Colorado State University
Ph.D., Colorado State University

Carol D. Tallarico, 2014
Professor of Business
B.A., DePaul University
M.A., DePaul University
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago

Erin L. Taylor, 2020
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Otterbein College
Ph.D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Melissa Theisen, 2024
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Columbia College of Nursing
M.S.N., Carroll University

Lindsey Thompson, 2022
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Bradley University
M.S.N., Concordia University of Wisconsin

Brenda Ulmen, 2021
Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Concordia University of Wisconsin
M.S.N., Concordia University of Wisconsin
Ph.D., Northcentral University

Gail M. Vojta, 2007
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.A., St. Olaf College
Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Julie VonDerVellen, 2022
Program Director-Graphic Design
Gallery Curator
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design
B.S., Edgewood College
M.F.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Mindy Waite, 2023
Clinical Assistant Professor of Animal Behavior
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S., Marquette University
Ph.D., University of Michigan

Kimberly White, 2009
Professor of Education
B.S.B.A., The Ohio State University
M.Ed., The Ohio State University
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin

Joel Wichmann, 2024
Assistant Professor of Pathologists’ Assistant Studies
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Parkside
M.S.P.A. (ASCP), Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Tate Wilson, 2012
Associate Professor of Physics
B.S., University of Washington
Ph.D., University of Washington

Mary Ann Wisniewski, 2001
Professor of Business
B.A., Alverno College
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Joshua Wolf, 2018
Assistant Professor of Cognitive and Brain Science
B.S., Carroll University
M.S., Texas Christian University
Ph.D., Texas Christian University

Stephanie Wolfe, 2024
Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Physiology
B.S., St. Norbert College
M.S., Marquette University

James Zager, 2008
Cordelia Pierce Hedges Endowed Chair in Theatre
Professor of Musical Theatre and Dance
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
M.F.A., Arizona State University

Lisa A. Zajc, 2018
Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater